Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Mrs Obaseki tasks Niger Delta students on unity for peace, economic development
Edo First Lady drew attention to the pervasive crisis and conflict that have bedeviled the region, which she noted, has…
Breaking: Ike, Soma receive strikes at BBNaija All Stars
Big Brother also told Ike that should he survive the forthcoming live eviction show, another punishment awaits him.
Bauchi govt sacks 2 civil servants for stealing N332,000 belonging to dead colleague
The two civil servants Nasiru Sama’ila, Chief Clerical Officer and Awwal Jibrin, Assistant Chief Clerical Officer were sacked for alleged…
Police rescue kidnap victim, recover car in Delta
Edafe said that the victim was rescued on Thursday by the command’s Anti-cult Unit and the operatives attached to the…
Abuja Hotel Owners reacts to appointment of Wike as FCT minister
The hotel owners said this in a statement they issued to congratulate Wike on his emergence as Minister of FCT,…
Ex-Niger Delta agitator seeks renewal of Tompolo’s pipeline surveillance contract
Leading the clamour for the renewal of the about to expire surveillance contract is the South-South, Coordinator of The Asiwaju…
Jigawa man Samaila Ilu commits suicide
The remains of the 35-year-old hanging on a tree with a rope, spokesperson for the Jigawa state police command, DSP…
Kogi governorship election: Ododo floors Adeyemi at Appeal Court
By Richard Elesho The All Progressives Congress, APC candidate in the forthcoming Kogi governorship election, Usman Ododo, crossed another legal…
NIMASA DG excited by Tinubu’s creation of Marine/Blue Economy Ministry
Jamoh said that with the creation of this "long overdue ministry" it will give a massive boost to plans and…
Troubling, harrowing’ – Rep Ogene cries out as floods ravage Ogbaru again
Ogene disclosed that the recurrent flooding of Ogbaru has severely damaged the Onitsha-Atani-Ossomala-Ogwuikpele-Ndoni Road, which is the only road that…
1683 children kidnapped in Nigerian schools in 8 years – report
The consultant who developed the report, Mr Augustine Mamedu, while presenting the findings in Abuja on Thursday, also said that…
Abia: Bishop Otu arrested over lady Evangelist found dead in hotel
Earlier reports had indicated that Bishop Otu, whose church is located in Obikabia Junction Aba , Abia State, had gone…
Jigawa governor Namadi releases over N2bn to pensioners
Alhaji Kamilu Aliyu Musa said the payment covered retirees from the Jigawa State Civil Service, Local Government Councils’ service, and…
APC tackles NNPP over Kano tribunal bribery scandal
Kano state government has hailed the chairman of Kano National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Flora…
NEC: How States, LGs will spend N5bn palliative
By Ismail Abdulaziz The N5 billion palliative fund approved for each state of the Federation and the FCT will be…
Lai Mohammed offers services of his PR consultancy firm to Tinubu’s govt
The minister said this on Thursday in Abuja when he led a delegation of the firm, Bruit Costaud, affiliate of…
‘Tinubu will ensure every kobo of Nigeria’s revenue counts’
Zacch Adedeji gave the assurance at the one-day hybrid sensitisation workshop on the published “Guidelines for Private Sector Response to…
Over 60 migrants presumed dead in Cape Verde boat disaster
According to the International Organisation on Migration (IOM) on Thursday, a total of 101 people were on board the boat…
Rep Gagdi chides MDAs for excluding children of ‘common man’ from job opportunities
Gagdi also noted that many of the agencies do not reflect federal character in their employment, leading to a situation…
Breastfeeding: UNICEF urges Kano govt. to approve 6 months leave for nursing mothers
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, urged Kano state government to extend paid maternity leave…
Kano govt. hails tribunal judge for ‘exposing attempt to bribe her’
Justice Azinge had accused a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) of making himself available for politicians to use him penetrate…
Group highlights OSSAP-SDGs’ laudable milestones
Orelope-Adefulire's strategic vision, collaborative partnerships, and innovative endeavours positioned Nigeria as a trailblazer in the implementation of the SDGs.
84-year-old Edo man Gabriel Ahuwa kills 75-year-old wife for refusing him sex
Speaking with journalists, the father of seven children alleged that his wife refused to have sex with him for a…
Jigawa exco approves N44.7bn supplementary budget
According to him, the supplementary Budget was necessitated by increase in revenue expenses due to removal of fuel subsidy.
Gov. Abiodun reveals plans to turn Ogun into rice capital of Nigeria
Abiodun who said the farm will the largest in Nigeria when completed spoke during the commissioning of the first phase…
First Bank: Court adjourns suit as shareholders’ battle gets messier
Justice Oweibo had on August 14 warned FBN Holdings' Group Managing Director, Nnamdi Okonkwo, not to disobey the order restraining…
UNICEF makes case for children, women on criminal justice law
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Kano Field Office of the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), has advanced strong case for children…
Kano govt warns Sabon Gari residents against environmental pollution
Sule Garo also observed that part of the causes of bad roads in the area is due to indiscriminate disposal…
Why I’m in love with Alaafin’s wife – Portable
Portable maintained Dami had always been his fan, even before the Alaafin's demise, adding that he went into the relationship…
Police to flag off ‘Operation Zero Crime’ in Rivers
The one-week programme, initiated by the State Commissioner of Police, Emeka Polycarp Nwonyi, is to ensure safe and crime free…